Penobscot County, Maine
Abbott Memorial Library
Adams-Pickering Block
All Souls Congregational Church
Allan, Harold, Schoolhouse
Bangor Children's Home
Bangor Fire Engine House No. 6
Bangor Hose House No. 5
Bangor House
Bangor Mental Health Institute
Bangor Standpipe
Bangor Theological Seminary Historic District
Bank Block
Battleship Maine Monument
Blake House
Bodwell Water Power Company Plant
Bradford Farm Historic District
Brewer High School
Broadway Historic District
Bryant, Charles G., Double House
Building at 84-96 Hammond Street
Bussey, Louis I., School
Cliffwood Hall
Colburn, William, House
Colonial Apartments
Congregational Church of Medway
Connors House
Corinth Town Hall and Corinthian Lodge #59, I.O.O.F.
Corinth Village
Curtis, John B., Free Public Library
Cushman, Abial, Store
Dexter Grist Mill
Dexter Universalist Church
District #5 School House
District No. 2 School
Dixmont Corner Church
Dixmont Town House
East Eddington Public Hall
Enterprise Grange, No. 173
Farrar, Samuel, House
Garland Grange Hall
Godfrey-Kellogg House
Gordon Fox Ranch
Grand Army Memorial Home
Great Fire of 1911 Historic District
Hamlin, Hannibal, House
Hammond Street Congregation Church
Hampden Academy
Hampden Congregational Church
Harmony Hall
Hexagon Barn
Holden Town Hall
Jenkins, Charles W., House
Jonas Cutting-Edward Kent House
Kinsley, Martin, House
Knowlton, Jabez, Store
Low, Joseph W., House
Maine Experiment Station Barn
Mallett Hall
Milford Congregational Church
Morse & Co. Office Building
Mount Hope Cemetery District
North Newport Christian Church
Old Fire Engine House
Old Tavern
Orono Main Street Historic District
Patch, Edith Marion, House
Penobscot Salmon Club and Pool
Phi Gamma Delta House
Robyville Bridge
Sargent, Daniel House
Sargent-Roberts House
Smith, George W., Homestead
Smith, Zebulon, House
Springfield Congregational Church
St. Anne's Church and Mission Site
St. James Episcopal Church
St. John's Catholic Church
Stetson Union Church
Stewart Free Library
Symphony House
Treat, Nathaniel, House
United Baptist Church
University of Maine at Orono Historic District
University of Maine Historic District Boundary Increase
US Post Office-Old Town Main
US Post Office-Orono Main
Veazie, Jones P., House
Wardwell-Trickey Double House
Washburn, Gov. Israel, House
West Market Square Historic District
Wheelwright Block
Whitney Park Historic District
Williams, Gen. John, House
Zions Hill
A Place of Meeting
A. J. Allie Cole
Bangor Victory Platoon
Bangor Water District Thomas Hill Standpipe
Bangor World War II Honored Dead
Baxter State Park
Capt. John Ayer
Charles A. Thatcher
Civil War Memorial
Destination Katahdin!
Grand Army of the Republic Fort and Soldiers and Sailors Lot
Hannibal Hamlin
Hersey Memorial Building (Old Bangor City Hall) Bell
Katahdin
Korean War Memorial
Maine Korean War Memorial
Maine Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Mount Katahdin
Nathaniel Lord
Norumbega Parkway
Park Holland
Paul Bunyan of Bangor, Maine
Purple Heart Memorial
Rev. Henry C. Henries
Saltonstall's Naval Fleet Gun
Samuel Call
Samuel de Champlain
Second Maine Regiment
Site of First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in Maine
Spanish Bronze Cannon
Spanish-American War Memorial
The Dixmont Corner Cemetery
The Dixmont Town House
The Golden Road
Veterans Memorial
Want to see a moose? Think like one!
War Memorial
World War II Memorial
In the early 17th century, European explorers and fur traders began to make contact with the Penobscot tribe and establish trade relationships. However, tensions between European settlers and Native Americans grew as more settlers arrived and claimed the land for themselves. This culminated in the 17th and 18th centuries with conflicts known as the Indian Wars, which resulted in the displacement and marginalization of Native American populations.
The area was officially incorporated as Penobscot County in 1816, named after the Penobscot River which flows through the region. The county quickly became an important center for timber and shipbuilding as the logging industry boomed, taking advantage of the extensive forests in the area. Sawmills and lumberyards sprang up along the river, contributing to the county's economic growth.
In the 20th century, Penobscot County continued to develop and diversify its economy. The area became a hub for agriculture, manufacturing, and trade. The city of Bangor, located in the county, emerged as a major cultural and commercial center. Today, Penobscot County is known for its natural beauty, with its forests, lakes, and rivers attracting outdoor enthusiasts. It also boasts a strong educational and healthcare system, as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene.
Brief timeline of the history of Penobscot County, Maine:
- 1786 – Penobscot County established as a county in the state of Maine.
- 19th century – The region experiences growth in agriculture and lumber industry.
- 1830s – Bangor becomes a major lumber port, attracting settlers and businesses.
- 1880s – The railroad reaches Penobscot County, promoting further economic development.
- 20th century – The county goes through periods of economic prosperity and decline.
- Mid-1900s – The decline of the lumber industry leads to a shift towards manufacturing and services.
- 1967 – The Great Northern Paper Company, once a major employer, closes its mills.
- 1980s – Efforts for revitalization and diversification of the local economy begin.
- Present – Penobscot County is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a mix of rural and urban areas.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Penobscot County, Maine.